Plum Health

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Life happens fast, and sometimes, so do medical issues. These are the moments when you don’t have time to wait for an appointment with your primary care doctor, and the emergency room (ER) seems like overkill. There’s a common misconception that urgent care is just a “lesser” version of the ER, but that’s not the case.

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StorytellERdoc

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Suddenly, my job as an ER physician was boring. Stories of heart attacks, strokes, traumas, broken bones, asthma attacks, allergic reactions, even drunks vomiting on me at 3 am--none of them held any excitement compared to the ten-year old massive cyst that Dr. Sometimes I have to drain abscesses from wounds, too." I was wrong.

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Plum Health

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Have you ever found yourself in need of medical attention but overwhelmed by the myriad of clinics and healthcare options out there? This guide will help you understand the different types of clinics and services they offer, so you can make an informed decision about where to seek medical care. It's a common challenge many people face.

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Medical Xpress

JUNE 23, 2025

Other factors including humidity, wind and peoples ages and medical conditions play a role in heat illness as well, Wood says. When he worked on a medical mission in Haiti, he got used to seeing people wrap their heads in water-soaked towels and throw ice down their groin. 40°C (101–104°F). What are the consequences?

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